Professor Allison teaches communication strategy and public speaking to undergraduate and graduate business students. She also coaches professionals across career stages on performance preparation, anxiety management, and vocal delivery.

Her research centers on performance cognition, communication technology, and educational reform. She is currently leading several inter-university studies on the impacts of AI on teaching and learning, and as a member of the Faculty AI Guides program, serves as a liaison between McIntire and the University for educational AI initiatives. Her online course, Writing with Generative AI, developed for the Commerce Essentials series, helps students navigate their future as writers and professionals in the current technological landscape.